Suspect Arrested After Robbery at The Woodlands Louis Vuitton Sparks Multi-Agency Pursuit Ending in Houston Crash

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect following a lengthy vehicle pursuit that originated from a robbery in The Woodlands.

At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2025, Montgomery County dispatch was alerted to a robbery at the Louis Vuitton store in The Woodlands by an off-duty Harris County Deputy. The deputy, who witnessed the incident, provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle: a white Ford F-150 with Home Depot markings. Initial investigation confirmed that a firearm may have been involved in the robbery.

Deputies located the suspect vehicle on the Interstate 45 service road near Sawdust Road and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect immediately fled, initiating a vehicle pursuit that continued southbound onto the Hardy Toll Road.

During the pursuit the suspect struck two vehicles near Interstate 610, causing minor damage. The pursuit concluded at the intersection of the North Freeway and Yale Street when the suspect ran a red light, colliding with two passenger vehicles and a METRO bus. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene to provide medical treatment to the victims, who were transported to local hospitals. The suspect, later identified as Jontravous Jones, 24, of Atlanta, GA, fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies without further incident.

Jones was treated and released from a local hospital in Houston before being transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was booked on charges of Robbery and Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle. Investigators believe Jones may also be linked to additional Luis Vuitton thefts/robberies in other cities.

The Woodlands Township Chairman, Brad Bailey, spoke on the incident. “Words cannot express the appreciation for Sheriff Doolittle and our hardworking officers at the MCSO for their relentless pursuit of the brazen criminal responsible for yesterday’s robbery at our local Louis Vuitton store. The safety of all our residents, visitors, and businesses is the number one priority of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. This is why we have increased our funding for public safety and put more law enforcement officers on the street. We applaud this latest act of service by our local law enforcement.”

Sheriff Wesley Doolittle extends his appreciation to the Harris County Precinct 1 and 4 Constable’s Offices, the METRO Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office Air Support, and the Texas Department of Public Safety Air Operations Unit for their invaluable assistance.

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